The Morbid History Podcast

They came cloaked in black. Beaked. Faceless. Feared. But behind the mask was something even stranger: an attempt at science.   Join me, as we examine the eerie history of the plague doctor costume—where it came from, why it looked the way it did, and how it became a walking symbol of death.   From waxed leather robes to beaks stuffed with flowers, this strange uniform was meant to protect... but...

Some disasters are natural. Others are man-made. And then there are the ones we build ourselves—one arrogant decision at a time.   In this episode, we plunge into the catastrophic consequences of human hubris—disasters not born of nature, but of negligence.   We begin with the Johnstown Flood of 1889, where America’s wealthiest men turned a failing dam into a private playground—until it burst and...

A desert paradise. A shimmering sea. A dream built on a mistake.   Bombay Beach once lured Hollywood stars and hopeful tourists to its sunny shores. Water-skiing. Fishing. Cocktails beneath the palms. But beneath the glittering surface, the Salton Sea was dying.   As the water turned toxic, the fish began to rot. The birds followed. The dream decayed.   Today? The Riviera of the West is a graveyar...

Fathers are meant to protect. But history remembers the ones who didn’t.   In this episode, we descend into the dark legacies of dads who became monsters—locking children in basements, stacking bodies like firewood, and turning holidays into horror scenes. From Fritzl’s underground prison to Simmons’s Christmas killing spree, we explore what happens when fatherhood curdles into control, cruelty, a...

Bodies donated to science. Trusted hands. Unthinkable betrayal.   Cedric Lodge managed the Harvard Medical School morgue—until investigators uncovered a macabre black market of human remains. Skulls mailed in bubble wrap. Tattooed skin turned to leather. A network of buyers… hungry for the grotesque.   This isn’t just true crime. It’s body horror—ripped from reality.   🎧 Take a bite of this Morbi...

Food is supposed to nourish—but history tells a darker tale. In this episode, we bite into the morbid side of food production: poisoned candy, hallucinogenic bread, and deadly dinners. These are the meals that killed, the ingredients that maimed, and the appetites that cost lives. Bon appétit. Welcome to the second episode of the Morbid History podcast... Go ahead and grab a snack, but be careful,...

In the 1800s, surgery was pain. The only relief? A surgeon fast enough to beat the scream.   Robert Liston was that surgeon. Until one operation claimed the lives of three.   Was it legend… or a horrifying truth?   🎧 Take a bite of this Morbid Morsel. www. MorbidHistoryPod.com Original music in this episode is provided by the talented: SHDWLRKR

History’s darkest visitors don’t always come with warning. In this debut episode, we step into the shadows to uncover stories of mysterious intruders—from the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula to the chilling Smiley Face Killer theory and beyond. These are the prowlers who slipped through locked doors, left behind questions, and were never seen again. Lock up, listen close, and prepare for the unease t...

Morbid History is a nonfiction podcast focused on the darker, stranger, and more mysterious aspects of history.  Join your host, Thomas Gloom, for a journey into the pages of humanity's near and distant past. Exhume weird, scary, or forgotten events--one intriguing tale at a time. New episodes are released every other Wednesday. For more, visit www. MorbidHistoryPod.com